Written by Intern Rency Gomes || Team Allycaral
Vaishnavi Adkar scripted history by advancing to the singles final of the ITF W100 Bengaluru, becoming the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza to reach a W100 final.
The 21-year-old from Pune ended a 17-year wait for Indian women’s tennis at this level, delivering a breakthrough performance on home soil. Entering the tournament as a World No. 690 wildcard, Adkar stunned the field with a series of impressive victories.
Her remarkable run included wins over two Top 150 players and a Top 250 opponent, showcasing resilience, composure and fearless shot-making against higher-ranked competitors.
Adkar’s journey from a wildcard entry to the summit clash underlines a significant rise in Indian women’s tennis and signals the arrival of a promising new contender on the international circuit.
With this achievement, she not only etched her name in the record books but also reignited excitement around India’s prospects in women’s singles tennis.
